What color is #BC9795?

#BC9795 is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(188, 151, 149), and in HSL hsl(3, 23%, 66%).

Is #BC9795 accessible as text?

On white, #BC9795 has a contrast ratio of 2.63:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.00:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC9795, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC9795?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #BC9795?

#BC9795 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #94BABC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC9795 below.

Is #BC9795 good for buttons?

#BC9795 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC9795 — white text only reaches 2.63:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC9795 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #BC9795 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC9795 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC9795

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC9795 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC9795 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BC9795 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rosy Brown sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC9795 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rosy Brown as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC9795 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

Rosy Brown anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BC9795 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Rosy Brown opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BC9795 Secondary #D8CAC9 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Rosy Brown is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Rosy Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BC9795 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 62/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 67/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 45/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 17/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 59/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BC9795 with

Lilac Khaki Ash Gray Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EBEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCA494 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #BC9795 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC9795;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 151 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.0% 0.045 21.9);
  --color-50: #F9F6F5;
  --color-100: #F0E6E6;
  --color-200: #E0CECD;
  --color-300: #C6AAA9;
  --color-400: #AC8886;
  --color-500: #8F6866;
  --color-600: #6F5453;
  --color-700: #513F3E;
  --color-800: #362B2B;
  --color-900: #221C1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#F9F6F5',
    100: '#F0E6E6',
    200: '#E0CECD',
    300: '#C6AAA9',
    400: '#AC8886',
    500: '#8F6866',
    600: '#6F5453',
    700: '#513F3E',
    800: '#362B2B',
    900: '#221C1B',
  },
}

$base: #BC9795;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F6F5;
$base-100: #F0E6E6;
$base-200: #E0CECD;
$base-300: #C6AAA9;
$base-400: #AC8886;
$base-500: #8F6866;
$base-600: #6F5453;
$base-700: #513F3E;
$base-800: #362B2B;
$base-900: #221C1B;
$base-hover: #A26E6B;
$base-subtle: #EAE1E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC9795",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E6E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0CECD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C6AAA9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AC8886",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8F6866",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6F5453",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#513F3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#362B2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221C1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC9795

Color Lab

Pairs with #BC9795

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